Joey Manu leaves a huge hole in the Roosters backline – and it comes at the worst possible time for Trent Robinson

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You wouldn’t have to look back too far to remember a time when the Roosters had too many good backs to fit into the one side. Their 1-5 was exceptional, with James Tedeseco, the current Kangaroos captain; Joey Manu, a former Golden Boot; Dom Young, the current NRL top tryscorer; Daniel Tupou, the club’s all-time […]

Super Rugby W has been the most competitive to date but can anyone stop the in-form Tahs in the semifinals?

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The Super Rugby Women’s regular season rounds finished up on the weekend. In cliché terms, without a doubt this season has been the most competitive of all the seasons since its inception in 2018. After last weekend, as we head into Friday’s semi-finals, probably the two biggest stories are about the two teams that did […]

When the Eagles finally took off, the Cats stalked its pray and the Bulldogs lost their bite: A rapid recap of AFL Round 5

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Round 5 of the AFL provided plenty of action, from big scorelines to upset wins and pressure starting to build on some clubs and coaches already. Below I have given my thoughts on the games and which players I feel should get the Brownlow Medal votes. Melbourne Demons v Brisbane Lions at MCG, Melbourne Brisbane […]

Young excellence, promotion battles, and a happy farewell: The Australian team of the week from players around the globe

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From the A-League to European competition, these are who I think were the best performances by Aussie footballers in the week just gone. Goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas: 2-1 loss for Western Sydney Wanderers against Sydney FC. Full game played, seven saves, one duel won, 21/33 passing, two claims. More Football Young excellence, promotion battles, and a […]

Reds cop another blow with Wallabies hopefuls to miss Highlanders clash

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After losing Tate McDermott and Fraser McReight to suspensions, the Queensland Reds have copped another blow by losing Seru Uru for up to six weeks after surgery on his thumb. Uru, who looks likely to feature in Joe Schmidt’s maiden Wallabies squad, looks set to be joined on the sidelines by outside Josh Flook (shoulder) […]